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HKU regains Asia’s No 1 spot, 5 Hong Kong universities in top 10 for first time
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has regained its position as Asia’s best in a regional ranking after 15 years, overtaking a mainland Chinese counterpart, with five local institutions making the top 10 for the first time. British-based education information firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) said Hong Kong’s model – anchored in internationalisation, research excellence and…
Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban avoid a deeper war – for now
In recent weeks, Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have engaged in the most serious military clashes between the two neighbors in several years. Qatar and Turkey mediated a ceasefire on Sunday, bringing an end to the hostilities that have killed dozens of people and wounded hundreds. Both countries have agreed to respect one another’s territorial…
From tourism to healthcare, China unveils a 19-point plan to get people spending
China is making a renewed push to boost service consumption by relaxing market access and increasing supply – across sectors such as culture, sports and healthcare – as Beijing doubles down on expanding domestic demand for economic growth. The measures, which also include strengthening fiscal support and investments, were released in a 19-point set of…
Trump trade war with Canada could usher Chinese cars into the US
Elected officials and Detroit automakers have fretted for years that low-priced, high-quality Chinese cars could eventually enter the US market through Mexico. But consider this: Car haulers full of Chinese-brand vehicles might someday roll across the Ambassador Bridge and the soon-to-openGordie Howe Bridgein Detroit, from Canada. That isn’t likely to happen any time soon. Former…
When was the first kiss? Probably around 20 million years ago, scientists say
Kissing did not begin with star-crossed human lovers but with the primate ancestors of great apes around 20 million years ago, according to a study published on Wednesday. Researchers from Oxford University and the Florida Institute of Technology wanted to examine when kissing began, given that from an evolutionary standpoint it has no obvious survival…
